Don Cherry’s Waking Nightmare
So some guy who claims he reads the Detroit Free Press wrote a column last week complaining the Red Wings aren’t tough enough to win over the long haul, and…
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The NHL Guardian Project: What’s not to love?
Guest post by Craig Chambers, Field Producer TSN The views of this wonderful piece of writing do not reflect the views of TSN or anyone else who pays me,…
Nicklas Lidstrom: The Perfect Hockey Player
I’m not the first person to say it, and I certainly won’t be the last. Nicklas Lidstrom is as close to perfect as a player can be. And that’s a…
From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 27 Jan 2011
Florida Panthers 1; Boston Bruins 2 Panthers back at it after defeating the Rangers just 24 hours before in New York didn’t have as much luck against another Original Six…
What if Nabokov Signing was the Ultimate Chess Move for Detroit?
Confusion lingers in the wake of Evgeni Nabokov‘s return to the NHL as every passing hour brings another twist and turn. After Nabokov signed a one-year deal with the Detroit…
Welcome to the Early Morning Skate: 22 Jan 2011
Welcome to the early morning skate. A look around at what happened in the hockey world last night: Montreal Canadiens 7; Ottawa Senators 1 Two Canadian teams going in opposite…
Have the Red Wings made a deal with the Devil?
The time is upon us to find out if any of the theories floating around about the Detroit Red Wings and their motives behind signing goaltender Evgeni Nabokov. With injuries…
Forget stepping up, is it time to shut Evgeni Malkin down?
A conscience crisis? From thousands of miles outside of Pittsburgh, that’s what the drama surrounding Sidney Crosby‘s concussion was termed last week as skeptics donned their tinfoil hats in an…
Howard steps up as Osgood goes down injured
With the news that Chris Osgood’s on again off again groin injury has reached the point of furhter action Jimmy Howard had to step up and suit up against the…
Bertuzzi and Helm Serve Up Crow in Edmonton
I will be the first to admit and own up to the fact that I wasn’t thrilled with the Detroit Red Wings re-signing Todd Bertuzzi to a two-year deal with…
World Junior Hockey Championships 2011: Canada-USA Semifinal Breakdown
Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…
To Shake Hands or Not to Shake Hands? Why is This Even a Question?
The NHL may not have a handshake ‘rule,’ but it has become tradition after every playoff series comes to an end and for the last few years after the Winter…